Shivnarine Chanderpaul retires from International cricket.
Key Points(5)
- As the 22<sup>nd</sup> top trader, Trinidad and Tobago became the primary driver of growth for November.
- Trading with 34rd top partner Jamaica grew by 8.37 percent, though still below their record year 1994, when trading was double.
- The City of Miramar has appointed new interim police chief Dexter Williams, following the retirement of former chief Ray Black after 30 years of service.
- Williams has worked for the Miramar police department since 1993, and has commanded several divisions, including criminal investigations, domestic violence/victim services and citizens volunteer programs.
- Jamaican Filmmakers Michael Brown and Judith Falloon-Reid have announced the upcoming launch of the inaugural Inspired Faith Film Festival, set to feature 45 independent faith-based films.
With a look at some of the top stories making the news today, January 25, across your Caribbean-American community in South Florida, I’m… for CNW 90.
Despite a decline in international trading in South Florida for 2015, a new report from Miami Herald shows positive trading growth for Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica. As the 22nd top trader, Trinidad and Tobago became the primary driver of growth for November. Trading with 34rd top partner Jamaica grew by 8.37 percent, though still below their record year 1994, when trading was double.
The City of Miramar has appointed new interim police chief Dexter Williams, following the retirement of former chief Ray Black after 30 years of service. Williams has worked for the Miramar police department since 1993, and has commanded several divisions, including criminal investigations, domestic violence/victim services and citizens volunteer programs.
Jamaican Filmmakers Michael Brown and Judith Falloon-Reid have announced the upcoming launch of the inaugural Inspired Faith Film Festival, set to feature 45 independent faith-based films. The new festival, which seeks to support independent film producers, will be held at First Baptist Church of Plantation from February 18 to 20.
The Caribbean Americas Soccer Association kicked off their Super and Master’s league season with two rousing exhibition games this weekend at the Lauderhill Sporting Complex. Chivas Florida Futbol Academy U19 drew 1 all with Lauderhill Juniors U20, while the Lauderhill Lions also drew 1 all against Plantation FC.
What’s trending:
After 22 years in international cricket, Guyanese cricketer Shivnarine Chanderpaul has officially announced his retirement from the West Indies team.
For Today’s Weather Forecast:
Mostly cloudy in Broward County with a high of 71 and a low of 64. For Miami-Dade, mostly cloudy with a high of 72 and a low of 66.
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